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Associate Manager, Production (1st Shift M-T 600AM – 430PM)

Stryker

Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 133400 - 222300

Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This On-site 1st Shift position will be responsible for the daily management and performance of the team in the areas of quality productivity production planning WIP Management engagement and new product implementation.

What You Will Do

Lead 1st shift manufacturing operations (machining processing secondary ops patient-specific production) to achieve quality delivery and productivity targets
Ensure compliance with work instructions quality standards and packaging requirements; drive corrective improvements as needed
Execute Daily Management and Tier meetings; track performance and drive accountability to metrics
Plan staffing and manage labor (including overtime) to meet production demands
Drive continuous improvement using A3 6S and Leader Standard Work (LSW)
Coach develop and hold team members accountable to performance behavior and engagement expectations
Support quality systems by leading/assisting with non-conformances (NCs) audits and training compliance
Lead hiring onboarding and performance management; own team development and succession readiness

What You Need

Bachelors degree
6 years of relevant experience including manufacturing
3 years leading teams in regulated or SOP-driven environments
3 years of demonstrated leadership experience
Strong planning communication and performance management skills with the ability to deliver results in manufacturing or logistics environments

Preferred

Experience leading machining packaging labeling or similar functions
Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience
Experience with structured problem-solving (A3 5 Whys Fishbone PDCA 8-step) and continuous improvement (6S)

United States of America Pay Ranges:

USN: $102600 - $171000 USD Annual
US5: $107700 - $179600 USD Annual
US10: $112900 - $188100 USD Annual
US15: $118000 - $196600 USD Annual
US20: $123100 - $205200 USD Annual
US30: $133400 - $222300 USD Annual

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Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Required Experience:

Manager

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About Company

Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongsid ... View more

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